How Many Syllables In Overtake?
3syllables
Overtake has 3 syllables, o-ver-take. It is a trisyllabic word.
overtake
/ˌəʊ.vəˈteɪk/ UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈteɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, take.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/əʊ.və.teɪk/
Division By Letters
o-ver-take
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Overtake
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | eɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Overtake Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in overtake?
Overtake has 3 syllables, o-ver-take. In British English it is transcribed /ˌəʊ.vəˈteɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in overtake?
The third syllable, take, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of overtake?
Overtake has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide overtake into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.və.teɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-ver-take.